Today we are starting something new on the BLOG. I love when I find a great kitchen tool that makes life easier for me and today will begin sharing these favorite tools with you... The very first tool I am sharing with you is this AMAZING grater that I purchased at Williams Sonoma a few […]
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Cool Whip Frozen Graham Cracker Sandwiches
Cool Whip Frozen Graham Cracker Sandwiches - made with chocolate graham crackers and frozen whipped topping. They're easy desserts for when you're trying to watch what you eat but you still want something sweet! Let me show you how easy these are to make. Updated May 2022: If you are having trouble finding chocolate graham […]
Good Morning from Afghanistan
I hope everyone had a WONDERFUL holiday weekend. Ours was quiet but very nice. My Colonel sent me some photos the other day and I'm sharing them with you today. Out an about in Afghanistan... My Colonel with his interpreter listening to someone give a speech... Standing […]
Bakers Chocolate Bliss Cheesecake
Are you ready for a truly indulgent treat? If so, you’re in for a real treat with this decadent Chocolate Bliss Cheesecake. The base is made from crushed Oreos and butter to create that classic crunchy texture we all know and love. Once your family takes their first bite of this creamy dreamy dessert, it […]
Homemade Queso Dip
A delicious and easy recipe for Homemade Queso Dip. Your family will love this easy appetizer recipe and you'll love knowing there's no fake cheese! That's right, this recipe is made with real cheese and the taste is amazing. And if you really like this recipe, you're going to love my recipe for homemade salsa. Both […]
Memorial Day 2013
Memorial Day...the start of summer and the BBQ season. But first let's remember why we can celebrate and have fun with our family and friends. Something our family does before we sit down to eat or head out for fun is read The Gettysburg Address. This year we're not doing anything special. My Colonel was […]
Saving Buttermilk
Yesterday I shared a recipe for Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits. The only problem is, the recipe calls for only ¾ cup of buttermilk and buttermilk is not cheap. Here's what I did...
Chocolate Smoothie
I found this smoothie recipe floating around on Facebook one day and thought it sounded interesting and healthy. I made it yesterday for breakfast and it was DELICIOUS. There is one surprising ingredient I really was NOT sure of adding, but it worked out perfectly and added more protein, which is always good for me. […]
Skinny Taste Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta Cheese
Looking for a delicious, lightened-up chicken recipe that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This Skinnytaste-Style Baked Chicken is the perfect combination of crispy, cheesy, and juicy—all while keeping things simple and wholesome. With a golden, crunchy coating and gooey melted cheese on top, this dish is a family favorite that feels indulgent but fits right into […]
Dannon Greek Yogurt Smoothie
I found this great Greek yogurt by Dannon that is really good. It is has an insane amount of protein, while keeping the sugar, carbs and calories pretty low. The other morning for breakfast I pulled out my blender and created an EASY Dannon Greek Yogurt Smoothie. Which just happens to be […]
All Clad Panini Press
A few years ago my Colonel gave me a new set of All Clad pots and pans for Christmas. Don't worry, I was THRILLED. Along with the set came a panini grill pan and press, for FREE. I haven't used it too many times, but I took it out the other night and decided we […]
Gallbladder Surgery
So it seems the stomach issues I've been experiencing for the past year have been due a non-functioning gallbladder. I finally was able to have the HIDA scan on Monday. Early Wednesday morning, 1:00 to be exact, I woke up with the same symptoms, pain, pain, pain and horrible vomiting. My Colonel […]
Homemade Manicotti
Pasta Week continues with another family favorite, Homemade Manicotti... Made NOT with homemade pasta, but with homemade crepes... Ingredients for the Crepes: 4 eggs 1 cup water 1 cup flour Combine the above together in a blender until smooth... Heat a small pan and spray with cooking spray. Using a ⅓ measuring […]
Easy Delicious Homemade Pasta
Pasta Week on Walking on Sunshine begins today! Fettuccine Noodles with Butter... It all began last Mother's Day when my Colonel gave me this... This comes with the pasta roller, to make pasta sheets and two types of pasta cutters; a spaghetti cutter and a fettuccine cutter... I always […]
Ham and Cheese Crescent Roll Ups
Today is another COLD one here in PA. It was 2 degrees at 6:30 when Michael left for school. I have no clue how cold it was two hours earlier when My Colonel left for Ft. Dix where he will be training for the next four days. Tonight begins our Foodie Friends Friday Linky […]
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
On New Year's Day our family did something we haven't done in YEARS. We made the drive into "THE CITY" to see the beautiful Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. The Colonel and I grew up in Queens, NY and love New York City. When our kids were little, we lived in Paterson, NJ and would often […]
Italian Wedding Soup
Italian Wedding Soup is a family favorite filled with little meatballs, carrots, celery and bow tie pasta in a delicious chicken broth. Italian Wedding Soup My children love this soup. It's easy to put together and filling enough for dinner. I like to have fresh Italian bread to serve alongside it. I don't follow […]
Cream Cheese Filled Crescent Pinwheels
With the holidays coming up, I thought I would share with you an easy appetizer recipe I have made a few times that would be perfect for any holiday or even a fun appetizer party. Check out even more Easy Appetizers you can prepare for your loved ones and friends! Cream Cheese Filled Crescent Pinwheels […]
Freezing Lasagna
A few weeks ago I posted a recipe for Stuffed Shells and shared with you a new trick I learned, freezing the shells without sauce for a future use. The other day I was making Baked Ziti for dinner and I had leftover ricotta mixture. That happens all the time. I quickly boiled up some […]
Apple Bundles
Who doesn't love apples? Or an EASY apple dish that just happens to be DELICIOUS? Apple Bundles Ingredients: Pie Crust Apples Cinnamon and Sugar Mixture Begin by peeling and slicing your apples. Toss the apple slices in your cinnamon and sugar mixture. I combined ⅓ cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Next, roll out your […]
Pumpkins
Welcome to Tuesday's Question! A day when I get to ask you a question about anything... "What is your favorite thing about Fall?" This is a HARD question to answer because there are so many things that I love about this season, but my favorite has to be... Pumpkins. […]
Chicken Fajitas
This is a recipe I make quite often as it is a favorite in our house... Chicken Fajitas Ingredients: 3 Chicken Cutlets 3 Peppers, try to use different colors. (When I made these only green peppers were on sale.) 2 Onions Italian salad dressing Flour tortillas Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsa Directions: […]
Vacation
This week's Tuesday's Question is a FUN one... "Where is your favorite place to vacation?" One of my favorite places to go on vacation is to Lancaster, PA... Better known as Amish Country... But I also love the ocean. We haven't been in a few years, but we love Myrtle Beach... The Colonel and Michael […]
Easy Quick Focaccia Bread
Easy, Quick and Delicious Focaccia Made with a YEAST dough! You can be enjoying this in under 30 minutes. A few weeks ago I found this recipe and I wanted to share it with you today. It uses a YEAST dough, but you don't have to wait for it to rise or do any kneading...REALLY. […]
Snicker's Popcorn
Here is a recipe for SNICKERS POPCORN that I made for last year to give as little gifts to our guests as they were leaving on Thanksgiving Day. It was DELICIOUS... Ingredients: 8 quarts of air popped popcorn (about 2 cups of kernels) 1 cup butter 2 cups light brown sugar, packed 1 tsp. salt ½ cup […]
See How My Garden Grows
This is the first garden the Colonel and I have grown in three years. I've enjoyed the time spent weeding and tilling the soil and watering. We've worked really hard over the last few months and we're beginning to enjoy all the work. Pumpkins... Did you know that there are male and female […]
Chocolate Covered FROZEN Bananas
Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas are the perfect treat for when you're watching what you eat but still need something sweet at the end of a long day. Something happens when you freeze fruit...they really do taste almost like ice cream. Add melted chocolate and peanut butter and you have another easy dessert recipe for the […]
Silver Anniversary Part Two
I hope everyone had a great day yesterday. Did you see some fireworks? We went to my sister's house and had a wonderful time AND a little surprise celebration to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary! If you remember, the Colonel was MIA for our anniversary AGAIN...the third year in a row, but who's counting? We […]
Independence Day...
Happy Independence Day America! Remember, I'm having another Linky Party on Friday. I would love to have more of my FRIENDS join. I'll also be letting everyone know the TOP THREE recipes from last week. Enjoy the FOOD, enjoy the FUN, but most importantly enjoy the FREEDOM!
Growing Vegetables
I was out in my garden yesterday and realized I need to do a post on our vegetable garden. We've been planting vegetables for years; even when we were living in the "city" of Paterson, NJ. The last time we planted a garden was 3 years ago. The Colonel's schedule just wouldn't allow and I need […]
Eggplant Rollatini
I hope everyone had a GREAT Father's Day. We had a pretty good day considering the Colonel is still away training. The kids and I made a quick video for him and put it on Facebook, then sent him a text to make sure he would log in at some point during the day to […]
Silver Anniversary
Today is a special day. 25 years ago TODAY the Colonel and I were married. It seems hard to believe it's been that long since the Colonel still makes me feel like a teenager... My father had the following picture on his desk all these years. It's one of my favorites because it shows the […]
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Elegant Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are perfect for bridal showers, baby showers or tea parties. These can be made with a variety of different flavored cream cheeses. They make a beautiful presentation on any buffet table. Check out all the other Easy Appetizers for even more delicious ideas waiting to be discovered! Cucumber Tea Sandwiches Cucumber […]
Foodie Friends Friday
I have joined Foodie Friends on Facebook, which is a GREAT place to meet other bloggers. Please make sure you check out all the other recipes shared with this group in the Best of Foodie Friends Friday section. Every Friday, each member is assigned a blog to review a recipe and then post about it on […]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cake
Calling all home cooks looking for an easy and delicious homemade cake recipe! This peanut butter chocolate chip cake from a cake mix with homemade chocolate ganache is guaranteed to be a hit! Combining your favorite flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, it's hard not to love this decadent dessert that takes minimal effort...all you […]
Mother's Day
19 years ago I celebrated my very first Mother's Day. I still remember how nervous I was getting myself ready for church that morning; not to mention getting Olivia ready. Over the years I have come to LOVE Mother's Day. I love spending the time with my children and especially my Colonel; they always […]
Garlic Parmesan Pull Apart Bread...
Here is a DELICIOUS recipe that your family will love! Garlic Parmesan Pull Apart Bread Garlic Parmesan Pull Apart Bread Ingredients: 1 can of refrigerated Grands biscuits (not the flaky layers) ½ stick of butter 3 cloves of garlic, minced ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (I omitted) Directions: Begin […]
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Squares
This week's Something Yummy for my Colonel's Tummy is a DELICIOUS treat... Peanut Butter Oatmeal Squares I made these squares for the Cadets on Sunday and they were so EASY and so DELICIOUS. YES, the Colonel loved them as well. Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar 2 cups old-fashioned […]
Great is Thy Faithfulness
A quick update on my Mom. Surgery went well. She was off the ventilator 2 hours AFTER surgery. She is still in the ICU/Heart Unit at the hospital and will be there until they release her to come home; probably another 4 days. The doctor said mom's valve was so narrow he didn't know how […]
Prayer Request...
Today while you are all reading this post, I am at the hospital, in the waiting room, while my mom is having open heart surgery. And the Colonel is on a plane going to Wisconsin to work for the Army until late Sunday evening. The surgery is two-fold: to replace her aorta valve and to […]
Gettysburg
On Saturday The Colonel, his brother and wife and our son Michael all got in the car and made the over 2 hour drive to Gettysburg, PA. I was doing what every other Italian mom was doing the DAY BEFORE EASTER... I was staying home to COOK! So the best I can do is share […]
Amish Country, Lancaster...
Sorry I've been MIA since Easter. I didn't mean to disappear, it's just life was incredibly crazy last week with the Colonel's brother and wife visiting from Alaska and I've been trying to catch up on so much this week. Now, if you are friends with me on my Walking on Sunshine Facebook page, then […]
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